🍹 Piña Coladas at 10 AM? Totally Normal in the Golden Isles

If you like piña coladas… and getting out in the heat—this week’s for you. From sipping frozen drinks poolside at 10 AM (no judgment here) to spotting real-life gators, belting it out at open mic, or dancing your soul out with Tovah, the Golden Isles are delivering peak summer weirdness. There’s even a political thriller screening and Despicable Me 4 for the kids—because balance. Escape your routine, Rupert Holmes-style, and scroll down for the good stuff.

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What’s Happening This Week

🌟 Monday, July 7

🍲 Coastal Cookbook Club @ Golden Isles Olive Oil Culinary Center
🕰️ 6:00 PM
Get together each month and bring a recipe from the same cookbook for a potluck-style dinner club!

🕺 Warrior Princess Sword Flow – Beginner Belly Dance @ Balance Wellness Studio
🕰️ 6:00 PM
Embrace your inner warrior with sword-inspired belly dance! Week 1 of a 6-week beginner series.

🍻 Service Industry Night @ Silver Bluff Brewing
🕰️ 4:00–9:00 PM
Hospitality workers, first responders, and healthcare heroes—this one’s for you! Score 30% off drafts and bring your favorite downtown takeout.

🎨 Open Studio Night @ Makers BWK
🕰️ 6:00–8:00 PM
A relaxed creative hang—bring your own project and vibe with fellow artists and makers.

🌟 Tuesday, July 8

🎥 Despicable Me 4 Summer Kid Show @ GTC Glynn Place Cinemas
🕰️ Doors 9:15 AM, Show 10:00 AM
Week 6 of the summer kid series continues with Despicable Me 4! Just $1.50 admission.
More info: https://www.gtcmovies.com/glynnplace/movie/despicable-me-4

🧪 Saltwater Science Series: Alligators @ 715 Bay St, Brunswick
🕰️ 10:00–11:00 AM
Learn about alligator biology, their role in coastal ecosystems, and meet a real alligator ambassador! Ages 10+ welcome with adult.
More info: https://bit.ly/3EBJqUw

🧪 Science Heroes: “Adventure of the Missing Colors” @ Brunswick Library
🕰️ 10:30 AM
A fun, interactive science show that inspires kids through storytelling and experiments. For all ages.

🎤 Author Talk – Suzanne Hurley & Josh Dukes @ St. Simons Casino Theater
🕰️ 10:30–11:30 AM
Hear the authors of Brunswick discuss historic photos and untold stories of the area.

🎮 Teen Nintendo Club @ Brunswick-Glynn County Library
🕰️ 2:00–4:00 PM
Play featured Nintendo Switch games with other teens (grades 6–12). Bring your own controller if you want!

💃 Cardio Soul Line Dance @ Makers BWK
🕰️ 6:30 PM
Get movin’ with Tovah! High-energy line dancing for all levels in a fun and inclusive space.

🌟 Wednesday, July 9

📖 Brunswick Library’s Summer Storytime
🕰️ 10:30–11:00 AM
Storytime fun for ages 0–6. Meet every Wednesday and Friday this summer.

🎥 Summer Movie Series: The Wild Robot @ The Casino (St. Simons Island)
🕰️ Showtimes at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM
Catch The Wild Robot for just $2 a ticket. Concessions available—CASH ONLY.

🪡 Fly Tying Night @ On The Fly Outfitters
🕰️ 6:00–8:00 PM
Tying flies never looked so fly! Sip cocktails, spin some thread, and enjoy raffles + 10% off gear.

🎞️ Film Screening: Conclave @ St. Simons Casino Theater
🕰️ 7:00–9:00 PM
A gripping political thriller starring Ralph Fiennes. $3 suggested donation.

🧠 Trivia Night @ Tipsy McSway’s
🕰️ 7:00–9:00 PM
Pop culture, history, science, movies, and CHUG-OFFS—hosted by Michael & Mallory.

🌟 Thursday, July 10

🎥 Despicable Me 4 Summer Kid Show @ GTC Glynn Place Cinemas
🕰️ Doors 9:15 AM, Show 10:00 AM
Another chance to catch the minions on the big screen!
More info: https://www.gtcmovies.com/glynnplace/movie/despicable-me-4

🍹 #NationalPinaColadaDay @ The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
🕰️ 10:00 AM
Souvenir coconut coladas, coconut shrimp specials, and free popsicles by the pool? Yes, please.

🎥 St. Simons Library's A Muppet Christmas Carol Interactive Movie @ St. Simons Island Public Library
🕰️ 10:30 AM
Join in for a whimsical “Christmas in July” screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol—interactive style! Fun for all ages and full of holiday spirit in the middle of summer.

📝 Out of the Heart the Mouth Speaks @ Social BWK
🕰️ 1:00–3:00 PM
Q&A with author Stephanie R. Cooper, inspired by her book Matters of the Heart. Book available for purchase at Social Butterfly.

🎉 24 Coastal Grill’s 1st Birthday @ Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island
🕰️ 5:00–9:00 PM
Live music, happy hour, drink tokens, games, and coastal community fun!

🌕 Moon Rise at ECHO @ The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort
🕰️ 5:00–9:00 PM
Dine seaside under the full moon with a curated menu of local, seasonal delights.

🎵 Monday, July 7

🎹 Tim Akins @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 🕰️ 6:00–9:00 PM
🎤 Open Mic Night hosted by Anthony Stubelek @ Palm Coast Coffee (SSI) – 🕰️ 8:30 PM (Sign-up at 8:00 PM)
🎸 Andy Johnson @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 🕰️ 7:00 PM

🎵 Tuesday, July 8

🎹 Michaele Hannemann @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 🕰️ 7:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Joey Thigpen @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 🕰️ 5:00–8:00 PM
🎸 Andy Johnson @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 🕰️ 7:00 PM

🎵 Wednesday, July 9

🎸 Paul Ivey @ 24 Coastal Grill (JI – Holiday Inn) – 🕰️ 5:00–8:00 PM
🎸 Ted Stuckey @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – 🕰️ 6:30 PM
🎸 Levi Moore @ Catch 228 (SSI) – 🕰️ 6:00–9:00 PM
🎹 Tim Akins @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 🕰️ 6:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Roy Gentry @ Mack's Bar-Be-Que (Brunswick) – 🕰️ 6:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Rider (duo) @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 🕰️ 5:00–8:00 PM
🎸 Tony Adams @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 🕰️ 6:00–8:00 PM
🎤 Open Mic Night @ Wine Alley (SSI – Wine, Body & Soul) – 🕰️ 7:00–10:00 PM (Sign-up at 6:00 PM)

🎵 Thursday, July 10

🎸 Tony Adams & Tim Akins @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar (SSI) – 🕰️ 7:45–10:30 PM
🎹 Jerry Gowen @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 🕰️ 6:30–9:30 PM
🎸 Live Music @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Brunswick) – 🕰️ 6:00–9:00 PM
🎤 Song Bird Open Mic @ Hootenanny’s BBQ (Brunswick) – 🕰️ 6:00–8:00 PM (Family-friendly!)
🎸 Live Music @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 🕰️ 8:00–11:00 PM
🎸 Mike McDaniel @ Rafters (SSI) – 🕰️ 8:00–11:00 PM
🎷 Hot Banana Coffee @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study (Brunswick) – 🕰️ 9:00 PM (Password required – call 912.289.2679)
🎸 Roy Gentry @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 🕰️ 6:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Rob Willis @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 🕰️ 6:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Live Music @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 🕰️ 8:00–11:00 PM
🎸 Gravity Bomb @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 🕰️ 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Rider @ The Wharf (JI) – 🕰️ 6:00–9:00 PM

Did we miss something? Have an event to share? Drop us a line at [email protected]!